Question 1

Skinner's work became known as behaviorism because he dealt strictly with:

Accepted Answer

A)  observable behavior. 
B)  unobservable inner states. 
C)  equity perception. 
D)  attitudes. 
E)  non-performance criteria. 
A)  observable behavior. 
B)  unobservable inner states. 
C)  equity perception. 
D)  attitudes. 
E)  non-performance criteria.

Question 2

Feedback is said to be _____ when it serves as a reward or promises a reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivational 
B)  judgemental 
C)  instructional 
D)  developmental 
E)  ineffective 
A)  motivational 
B)  judgemental 
C)  instructional 
D)  developmental 
E)  ineffective

Question 3

What type of reinforcement schedule is administered when the first response after random periods of time have elapsed is reinforced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed ratio 
B)  Fixed interval 
C)  Variable interval 
D)  Variable ratio 
E)  Continuous reinforcement 
A)  Fixed ratio 
B)  Fixed interval 
C)  Variable interval 
D)  Variable ratio 
E)  Continuous reinforcement

Question 4

When a reward comes from the environment,it is called an intrinsic reward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When the first response after a specific period of time has elapsed is reinforced,it refers to _____ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous 
B)  fixed ratio 
C)  fixed interval 
D)  variable ratio 
E)  variable interval 
A)  continuous 
B)  fixed ratio 
C)  fixed interval 
D)  variable ratio 
E)  variable interval

Question 6

Shaping is defined as the process of reinforcing closer and closer approximations to a target behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the total rewards system of compensation.What are its benefits?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "compensation and benefits" h

Question 8

_____ is objective information about performance shared with those in a position to improve the situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Feedback 
C)  Rewards 
D)  Punishment 
E)  Evaluation 
A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Feedback 
C)  Rewards 
D)  Punishment 
E)  Evaluation

Question 9

Employee engagement is fueled by intrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One reason why rewards often fail to motivate is not enough emphasis on monetary rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an intrinsic reward?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial 
B)  Social 
C)  Psychic 
D)  Material 
E)  Environmental 
A)  Financial 
B)  Social 
C)  Psychic 
D)  Material 
E)  Environmental

Question 12

Feedback is said to be _____ when an assistant accountant is advised to handle a certain entry as a capital item rather than as an expense item.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivational 
B)  judgemental 
C)  instructional 
D)  developmental 
E)  negative 
A)  motivational 
B)  judgemental 
C)  instructional 
D)  developmental 
E)  negative

Question 13

Describe continuous and intermittent scheduling of reinforcement along with their probable effects on responding.

Accepted Answer

Every instance of a target behavior is r

Question 14

Define shaping.Explain its importance.

Accepted Answer

Shaping is defined as the process of rei

Question 15

_____ behavior refers to learned,consequences-shaped behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operant 
B)  Respondent 
C)  Effective 
D)  Normative 
E)  Extinct 
A)  Operant 
B)  Respondent 
C)  Effective 
D)  Normative 
E)  Extinct

Question 16

Explain the three sources of feedback.

Accepted Answer

It almost goes without saying that emplo

Question 17

When John makes sexist remarks to be humorous,Kathy and Ben ignore him and do not laugh at his jokes.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  punishment. 
E)  shaping. 
A)  positive reinforcement. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  punishment. 
E)  shaping.

Question 18

Generally,variable ratio and variable interval schedules of reinforcement produce the strongest behavior most resistant to extinction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The three general criteria for distribution of rewards include performance-based results,performance-based actions and behaviors,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  non-performance considerations. 
C)  level of perceived equity. 
D)  personality. 
E)  attitude. 
A)  gender. 
B)  non-performance considerations. 
C)  level of perceived equity. 
D)  personality. 
E)  attitude.

Question 20

Which of the following is an action or behavior-related performance criterion for the distribution of rewards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity 
B)  Tenure 
C)  Level in hierarchy 
D)  Organizational performance 
E)  Teamwork and creativity in performance 
A)  Equity 
B)  Tenure 
C)  Level in hierarchy 
D)  Organizational performance 
E)  Teamwork and creativity in performance

Skinner's work became known as behaviorism because he dealt strictly with:

Feedback is said to be _____ when it serves as a reward or promises a reward.

What type of reinforcement schedule is administered when the first response after random periods of time have elapsed is reinforced?

When a reward comes from the environment,it is called an intrinsic reward.

When the first response after a specific period of time has elapsed is reinforced,it refers to _____ reinforcement.

Shaping is defined as the process of reinforcing closer and closer approximations to a target behavior.

Explain the total rewards system of compensation.What are its benefits?

_____ is objective information about performance shared with those in a position to improve the situation.

Employee engagement is fueled by intrinsic motivation.

One reason why rewards often fail to motivate is not enough emphasis on monetary rewards.

Which of the following is an intrinsic reward?

Feedback is said to be _____ when an assistant accountant is advised to handle a certain entry as a capital item rather than as an expense item.

Describe continuous and intermittent scheduling of reinforcement along with their probable effects on responding.

Define shaping.Explain its importance.

_____ behavior refers to learned,consequences-shaped behavior.

Explain the three sources of feedback.

When John makes sexist remarks to be humorous,Kathy and Ben ignore him and do not laugh at his jokes.This is an example of:

Generally,variable ratio and variable interval schedules of reinforcement produce the strongest behavior most resistant to extinction.

The three general criteria for distribution of rewards include performance-based results,performance-based actions and behaviors,and:

Which of the following is an action or behavior-related performance criterion for the distribution of rewards?

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

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Exam 8: Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Skinner's work became known as behaviorism because he dealt strictly with:

Feedback is said to be _____ when it serves as a reward or promises a reward.

What type of reinforcement schedule is administered when the first response after random periods of time have elapsed is reinforced?

When a reward comes from the environment,it is called an intrinsic reward.

When the first response after a specific period of time has elapsed is reinforced,it refers to _____ reinforcement.

Shaping is defined as the process of reinforcing closer and closer approximations to a target behavior.

Explain the total rewards system of compensation.What are its benefits?

_____ is objective information about performance shared with those in a position to improve the situation.

Employee engagement is fueled by intrinsic motivation.

One reason why rewards often fail to motivate is not enough emphasis on monetary rewards.

Which of the following is an intrinsic reward?

Feedback is said to be _____ when an assistant accountant is advised to handle a certain entry as a capital item rather than as an expense item.

Describe continuous and intermittent scheduling of reinforcement along with their probable effects on responding.

Define shaping.Explain its importance.

_____ behavior refers to learned,consequences-shaped behavior.

Explain the three sources of feedback.

When John makes sexist remarks to be humorous,Kathy and Ben ignore him and do not laugh at his jokes.This is an example of:

Generally,variable ratio and variable interval schedules of reinforcement produce the strongest behavior most resistant to extinction.

The three general criteria for distribution of rewards include performance-based results,performance-based actions and behaviors,and:

Which of the following is an action or behavior-related performance criterion for the distribution of rewards?

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

Filters